Compassionate Patient Care Aide & Vital Signs Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to support patient care in a clinical setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, vital sign measurements, and mobility, while maintaining clean patient rooms and accurate medical records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, active Nurse Aide I/II listing with the state board, and BLS certification. You will also perform EKGs and venipuncture as trained, supporting a high standard of patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks.
• Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12-Lead EKG and routine venipuncture.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II certification

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to support patient care in a clinical setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, vital sign measurements, and mobility, while maintaining clean patient rooms and accurate medical records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, active Nurse Aide I/II listing with the state board, and BLS certification. You will also perform EKGs and venipuncture as trained, supporting a high standard of patient safety.